The resolution came after intensive engagements between university administrator leadership and key state institutions, including the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance.

GAUA, alongside the Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG), had reactivated its strike action on August 10, 2026, citing unresolved disparities regarding revised market premiums,wrongful placement on the Single Spine Salary Structure, a negotiated 40 per cent allowance for technical and public university professionals, the extension of retirement rules, and one-off allowance payments.

Announcing the nationwide suspension,GAUA National President Reverend Kwaku Karikari Amoah explained that about 80 per cent of their core grievances had been addressed after thorough evaluations by the association's National Executive Committee.

"After we had done a thorough evaluation, we came to the consensus that about 80% of our grievances have been met,"Rev. Amoah stated.

"On that basis, we agreed unanimously that we suspend the strike action so that our members will go back to the offices on Monday to work,"he added, emphasizing that returning to work would help restore peace, tranquility,and normal administrative operations across campuses nationwide. Rev. Amoah also acknowledged the intervention of government leadership,

"As the minister just said, we brought our grievances to him for redress, and he has so far helped us and facilitated the process for some of these grievances to be addressed".

Following this development, the University of Ghana management, in a notice signed by Professor Gordon A.Awandare,Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs,outlined the approved post-strike arrangements for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Under the updated schedule, the live random bed allocation for student accommodation was fixed for Friday, October 16, 2026, allowing students to secure campus housing prior to arrival. Students are expected to officially report to campus and their respective halls of residence on Monday, October 19, 2026.

To ease transition for newly admitted students, freshers' orientation will take place from October 21 to October 23, 2026.

Official lectures for the first semester will commence on Monday, October 26,2026.University management has strongly advised all continuing and newly admitted students to settle their required fees and complete their course registration online via the STS or DiGradsys portals without delay to ensure a seamless academic start.

The suspension of the GAUA strike marks a pivotal moment for higher education in Ghana,clearing the way for academic activities to resume smoothly at Premier University.With hall allocations, orientation,and lecture dates firmly set,students must now act quickly to finalize their financial and administrative obligations.

#UG Sets October 19 Reopening Date After GAUA Strike Suspended